Anchorage to Detroit (ANC–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AM3122
AM Aeromexi
757
9:30 PM
AKDT TS
7:44 AM+1
EDT
6h 14m
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M T W T F S S
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DL2059
DL Delta
757
9:30 PM
AKDT TS
7:44 AM+1
EDT
6h 14m
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DL1134
DL Delta
757
5:45 PM
EDT TM
8:16 PM
AKDT
6h 31m
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Anchorage to Detroit
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,978 mi 6h 14m nonstop +4h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

ANC–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,978 miles in approximately 6h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 757 6h14 76% SkyTeam –
DL Delta Air Lines 7 757 6h14 76% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
757 Boeing 757 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to DTW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,797
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
2,978 mi / 4,792 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 14m.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ANC–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,978 mi / 4,792 km
Flight time6h 14m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 6h 14m. The route covers 2,978 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ANC to DTW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STP, MKE, IND, YYC, YQB, TEB, BWI, TVC, DAL, GPT, YUL, GSO, SCF, PSP, GSP, CHS, SAT, SUA, SDF, LAS, IAH, DEN, EWR, ORD, MSP, PHX, AMS, IAD, PDX, SLC, ATL, FRA, HND, MEM, DFW, JFK, LAX, SAN, MIA, SEA, YYZ, HSV, SFO, CVG, PVG, HNL and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ANC to DTW

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ANC to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to DTW ranges from 6 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,978 miles (4,792 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via STP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.